I was able to do Classics, the U.S. national championships and the Pan American Games and feel like I improved with each meet, but I was still struggling with a lot of residual pain from the two surgeries. — Shawn Johnson Copy Share Image
I had surgery to repair the ACL in February 2010 and was back in the gym by June, but rushed things too quickly and ended up re-tearing my MCL in September. — Shawn Johnson Copy Share Image
My parents- they've been my biggest influences and supporters since day one. They teach me every day that happiness comes from within and not… — Shawn Johnson Copy Share Image
I had a constant fear, a constant little doubt in my mind: 'OK, I'm getting ready to do my standing back full on beam… — Shawn Johnson Copy Share Image
“I understand that nothing is easy. I say everything happens for a reason. I dream of one day the world is in peace. I… — Shawn Johnson Copy Share Image
The body is an amazing machine... If you eat the right things your body will perform incredibly well! — Shawn Johnson Copy Share Image
I set my phone with motivational quotes to go off on random days and times. Like, 'You're stronger than you think you are.' I'll… — Shawn Johnson Copy Share Image
I was always known as that stocky, muscular, powerful, short, athlete. People always wondered if I was on steroids, and it was because I… — Shawn Johnson Copy Share Image
My coach, Liang Chow, had one rule while I was training for the 2008 Olympics: no skiing. I could do anything I wanted outside… — Shawn Johnson Copy Share Image
I think it's important for girls at a young age to be involved in as many things as possible. Especially safe communities of people… — Shawn Johnson Copy Share Image
I missed being considered an athlete and having that competitive drive, and missed having something to work for every day. I'd taken two and… — Shawn Johnson Copy Share Image
Gymnastics taught me everything - life lessons, responsibility and discipline and respect. — Shawn Johnson Copy Share Image
